Mission Bay/Sea World Hotels

Presidio Park is just across the street from Hilton Garden Inn San Diego, while the Old Town district is also within walking distance, and SeaWorld is 4.2 miles away by road. The recently constructed property is located along a relatively quiet side road close to the busy I-8/I-5 intersection, one block from the Old Town trolley station. The building has elegant, Spanish-style decor, and amongst its many facilities is a restaurant/bar serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus room service until 10 pm. The grounds include an outdoor pool and tranquil courtyard with fountain. Events of up to 100 people can be accommodated in a 600 sq ft meeting room. A convenience store sells snacks and sundries, 24 hours a day.

All the varied attractions of San Diego are within easy reach of the Four Points by Sheraton; the hotel sits right next to the I-5/I-8 intersection, a few minutes drive from such places as San Diego Old Town, SeaWorld, the International Airport, Sports Arena Square and University of San Diego. The green and blue lines of the San Diego Trolley are a short walk eastwards. The hotel is a large establishment of 205 rooms, occupying of a two story building that conceals two secluded courtyard gardens at the rear, one containing the outdoor pool. Breakfast & dinner are available from the two onsite restaurants.

The Ramada adjoins a small shopping plaza along Midway Drive, a short walk from larger stores along Sports Arena Boulevard, and the Valley View Casino Center. The entrance to SeaWorld is a 2 mile drive away northwards, on the far side of the San Diego River. The hotel has the traditional two floor, exterior corridor layout, the rooms arranged along three sides of the parking lot, which has a few palm trees at the center and around the edge. The location is the main reason to stay as there are few amenities; just free wi-fi, a coin-operated laundry and basic free continental breakfast.

Besides Sea World, a 1.8 mile drive away at the edge of Mission Bay, Holiday Inn Express San Diego-Sea World Area is well-connected to all other area attractions via interstate 8 - the hotel is adjacent to exit 1 (Mission Bay Drive), walking distance from shopping and dining. The inn has a good reputation, for friendly, knowledgeable staff, clean rooms and nice (free) hot breakfast buffet. Room rates are cheaper than many other nearby hotels, but facilities are still quite adequate, including an outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and a microwave/refrigerator in each room.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Seaworld-Beach Area features free hot breakfast, luxurious bedding, and a microwave/refrigerator in each of the 113 rooms. The easy-to-reach location beside Interstate 5 makes for quick travel to neighborhood attractions, which include Mission Bay Park (1 mile), the Pacific Ocean (2.5 miles), SeaWorld (4 miles) and Moreno Plaza (3 miles). The hotel also has a fitness center, business center and outdoor pool.

The SureStay Hotel by Best Western is a three floor, pet friendly, exterior corridor property along Mission Bay Drive, near the I-5 intersection and within easy walking distance of De Anza Cove at the north side of the bay. Wi-fi and hot breakfast are complimentary, while three adjacent restaurants provide other meals. Guest rooms are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. An outdoor pool and a business center are the other two main facilities.

New for summer 2021, the 124 room/five floor Fairfield Inn San Diego Mission Bay offers free hot breakfast, free wi-fi and a refrigerator & microwave in all accommodations. Rates are reasonable and the location is convenient, right next to I-5 at the Grand/Garnet Avenue exit (23A), which is 7 miles from downtown San Diego, 6 miles from the international airport and 3.5 miles from Sea World. Mission Bay is much closer - just a few minutes walk south, past the local golf course. The hotel has a fitness center and outdoor pool.

The entrance to Sea World is 2.5 miles by road from Howard Johnson Inn San Diego, while within walking distance are several shopping centers, many restaurants and Valley View Casino Center. There is one dining outlet on site (a Mexican restaurant), plus an outdoor pool right at the front, beside the main road. Guest rooms are accessed by exterior corridors and all contain a microwave & refrigerator. The motel provides a free shuttle to selected destinations including the cruise ship terminal, the international airport and Sea World. Continental breakfast is also complimentary.

Travelodge San Diego is part of the Midway district, in between Mission Valley and the international airport - along Rosecrans Street (Hwy 209) which leads south towards San Diego Bay and eventually to Cabrillo National Monument. The motel offers simple, exterior corridor accommodations, the rooms facing northeast looking over the lengthy parking area, which has truck spaces at the rear. Amenities are an outdoor pool, hot tub, free continental breakfast and guest laundry. All rooms contain a microwave and refrigerator.